Miras International School, Astana provides a quality education, based on the integration of international and Kazakhstani educational standards, within a challenging and supportive environment that fosters international-mindedness, promotes all aspects of individual growth, and equips students with the skills for lifelong learning.

The School received international accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in May 2004 and re — accredited in November, 2014.

The school received authorizations from the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) in May 2004 for Middle Years Programme (MYP) (ages 12–16) and in August 2007 for Primary Years Programme (PYP) (ages 3–11).

The school is authorized for Diploma Programme (ages 16–18) by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) in March 2011.

Faculty
The secondary school faculty has more than 40 professional staff representing seven nationalities. Many of the overseas recruited staff have teaching experience in their home countries as well as in other international schools.

Curriculum — grades 6–10
The curriculum is based on the IBO Middle Years Programme (MYP), integrated with the requirements of the Kazakh Standards national curriculum. Our international teaching staff, supported by a strong second language English programme, ensures that our students will meet the requirements of both local and international programmes. This prepares students for both the Kazakh Diploma and the MYP Portfolio of Achievement.

The MYP Certificate is also available to successful candidates who meet the IBO requirements.